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Yasmine Mustafa: ‘No one should be afraid while trying to earn a wage’

February 11, 2019

While #MeToo and #TimesUp shaped much of public discourse over the past year, another — perhaps lesser-known — hashtag looks to put an end to the quiet suffering of hotel industry employees. With #HandsOffPantsOn, activists are trying to put an end to sexual violence, harassment and overall unsafe working conditions for hotel industry workers. In […]

This East Falls Startup, Makers of an Automated Drone Hub, Raised $1M

January 28, 2019

With drones poised to play a starring role in automating industries like agriculture and construction, the infrastructure that accompanies the flying gizmos needs to be able to keep up. That’s the driving premise behind Asylon, an East Falls startup working to bring more efficiency to industrial drone operations. The startup, founded in 2015, quietly raised $1 […]

Would You Use a Start-Up to Sell Your Home? This Philly Company is Betting You Will

January 18, 2019

It’s a phrase that countless start-ups use when they feel as if they have gained enough traction: “We’re the Uber of (fill in an industry here).” There are companies like Instacart and AmazonFresh, considered disruptors of the grocery industry. There’s Roadie, the delivery service that connects people who have stuff to send with drivers already heading that way. Even […]

Economic Impact of Ben Franklin Technology Partners Report

January 11, 2019

Early last week, Ben Franklin Technology Partners released its statewide five-year Economic Impact report, based on its activity in Pennsylvania from 2012 through 2016. Compiled by Pennsylvania Economy League and KLIOS Consulting, some of its significant findings were highlighted by local media. Coverage from Michelle Caffrey of the Philadelphia Business Journal highlighted that “Funding from […]

Piano Raises $22M Series B Round Led by Updata Partners

January 10, 2019

Piano, the leading content monetization and audience intelligence technology company, today announces it raised a $22M Series B funding round, led by Updata Partners. This comes as a result of Piano’s recent successes and corresponding growth, equipping it to build on star products and expand into new markets and sectors. The award-winning Piano platform is comprised of […]